Occupational Therapists pay range in Altoona
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,590 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Altoona earn between $74,160 and $109,780.
- $55K10th
- $74K25th
- $87KMedian
- $110K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,840 | $7,403 | $42.71 |
| Median | $86,900 | $7,242 | $41.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,160 | $6,180 | $35.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,780 | $9,148 | $52.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Altoona vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Altoona earn 10% less than the Pennsylvania average ($98,460) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $88,840 | $86,900 | $54,980 | $115,590 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,460 | $98,440 | $69,120 | $128,790 | 6,560 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Altoona
On the average salary of $88,840, a single filer in Altoona takes home about $68,602 a year, or $5,717 a month and $2,639 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Altoona a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Altoona area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $88,840 buys what about $99,255 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Altoona ($44,270). A typical home costs $178,052, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Altoona ranks 14th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Gettysburg pays the most ($109,260).
- Gettysburg$109,260
- Philadelphia$103,970
- York$102,070
- Allentown$101,460
- Lancaster$100,830
- Williamsport$100,450
- Scranton$99,370
- Harrisburg$99,220
- Chambersburg$98,370
- Altoona$88,840
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Altoona: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Altoona?
$42.71 an hour on average, and $41.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Altoona?
About $68,602 a year ($5,717 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,840. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Altoona than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Altoona, PA (11020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.73, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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